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Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson is one of the most compelling performing artist run today , and the current acclamation ofDune : Part Twoonly lift that status further . The last yr has been especially exciting for Ferguson due to her roles as Lady Jessica in director Denis Villeneuve ’s excellentDune : Part Twoand disavowed MI6 agent Ilsa Faust in Christopher McQuarrie’sMission : Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One .
Ferguson has also impressed on the small screen , too , with her on-going lead role as Juliette Nichols earning praise in showrunner Graham Yost ’s post - apocalyptic adaptation of author Hugh Howey’sSilotrilogy forApple TV+ . If you want to see more of the actress , keep an eye on these three below - the - microwave radar movies and TV display .
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Life (2017)
Daniel Espinosa’sLifefollows a squad of scientist on board the International Space Station — led by Ryan Reynolds , Jake Gyllenhaal , and Rebecca Ferguson — as they uncover the first concrete evidence of foreign life history on Mars . Nothing could go wrong , right ?
thing take a sick turn when the team let on this mysterious lifeform is far more advanced than they anticipated , with the potential to ravage all life on Earth . While it ’s far from a novel concept for sci - fi , Espinosa’sLifeis an overall tense and entertaining Riffian on the sci - fi repulsion formula that worked so well inThe ThingandAliens . The movie is raise by its eerie visuals and aura , as well as the strong ensemble performances helm by Reynolds , Gyllenhaal , and Ferguson .
Lifeis presently useable to stream now onAmazon Prime Video .
The White Queen (2013)
Before her theatrical role inApple TV+‘s slay sci - fi adaptationSilo , Rebecca Ferguson ’s breakout lead role in the TV arena came in the 2013 miniseriesThe White Queen . Spearheaded by lead writer Emma Frost , this historical drama is based on British author Philippa Gregory’sThe Cousins ’ Warnovels , and it ’s set during the drawing string of civic wars over control of England ’s throne . The White Queenrevolves around the story of three women — Elizabeth Woodville ( Ferguson ) , Margaret Beaufort ( Amanda Hale ) , and Anne Neville ( Faye Marsay ) — as they pull political strings to elevate their status in this tenuous period .
story buffs might experience underwhelmed by the miniseries ’s historic truth , partly because it needed to contract a spacious small-arm of English account hard . Still , The White Queenwas well - receive for its heart - catching dress design , costume design , and scandalous take on these behind - the - scenes political machination . Ferguson was a standout for her commanding performance , earning her a Golden Globe nomination .
The White Queenis available to stream now onAmazon Prime Video .
The Red Tent (2014)
After her theatrical role inThe White Queen , Rebecca Ferguson play the lead role in another historical miniseries and adaptation titledThe Red Tent . address by Roger Young and written by Anne Meredith and Elizabeth Chandler , this biblical dramatic play puts Ferguson in the role of Dinah , the only daughter of Leah ( Minnie Driver ) and Jacob ( Iain Glen ) , as she tells the story of Israel ’s 12 tribes and recount her life from childhood to adulthood .
Through this narration , the floor makes social commentary on women ’s lives during the intensely patriarchal era of the Old Testament . The Red Tentreceived positive vital receipt for giving Anita Diamant ’s novel an adaptation with admirable product value . alike , Ferguson was peculiarly praised for her leading performance , with much of the miniseries being stockpile by her convincing mien and elegant narration .
The Red Tentis available to purchase now onAmazon Prime Video , Google Play Store , andVuduvia Fandango at Home . Warner Bros. Pictures , Legendary Pictures .
Denis Villeneuve’sDune : Part Twois now play in theaters .
